JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities
A. Project Implementation Support & Follow-ups
- Track progress of LLF-funded projects in the region and ensure milestones are met.
- Identify and escalate delays, working with stakeholders to resolve issues.
- Work in close coordination with the Procurement & Contract Management Analyst to ensure procurement-related bottlenecks do not hinder overall project execution.
- Ensure project teams comply with LLF operational requirements, including but not limited to ensuring availability of up-to-date RBM resources, focusing on timely and quality implementation.
B. Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution
- Identify early warning signs of project risks (excluding procurement-specific risks) and propose mitigation strategies.
- Facilitate timely communication between project teams and IsDB HQ for issue resolution.
- Flag systemic challenges for further escalation to LLFMU and Regional Hub leadership.
- Maintain structured engagement with project teams and HQ to proactively manage implementation challenges.
C. Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the LLF focal point for project teams and stakeholders regarding project execution challenges.
- Organize and facilitate coordination meetings with project teams, LLF HQ, and external stakeholders.
- Ensure proper integration of procurement status updates in implementation tracking, while avoiding redundancy with the Procurement & Contract Management Analyst.
- Support engagement with Executing Agencies (EAs) to maintain project momentum and resolve non-procurement-related operational challenges.
D. Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure projects adhere to LLF reporting frameworks and RBM principles.
- Submit structured reports tracking project performance, risks, and resolutions.
- Refer procurement-specific compliance reporting to the Procurement & Contract Management Analyst while ensuring overall project compliance.
- Provide operational risk updates to LLF HQ and Regional Hub managers.
E. Visibility & Knowledge Sharing
- Document and share lessons learned from project implementation, operational and procurement challenges.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Economics, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- 5+ years in project coordination, operations support, or development finance. Experience in multilateral institutions is a plus.
Technical Skills & Languages
- Project tracking and operational coordination
- Issue identification, resolution, and stakeholder engagement
- Results-based management (RBM)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Fluency in English and French (mandatory)
About Application Process
If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):
- Resume/CV
- Copy of passport
- Academic certificate
Salary
Competitive
Monthly based
Location
Kurmin Musa, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Job Overview
Location
Kurmin Musa, Kaduna State, Nigeria
